The General Assembly gave final passage to a $36.1 billion fiscal 2025 state budget Thursday night, including raises for state employees and public school teachers as well as an 11th-hour influx of funding for Georgia’s Pre-Kindergarten program. The spending plan, which passed the state House 175-1 and the Senate 54-1 in the final hours of this year’s legislative session, represents an increase of $3.7 billion over the fiscal 2024 budget lawmakers adopted last spring.
Six grant projects announced today by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources will improve public opportunities to see and learn about native animals and plants statewide. Summerville Middle School received a $2,577 grant.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College recently earned the 2024-25 Military Friendly School Gold designation.
The Rome News Tribune reported that multinational Chemical Company DuPont, alongside subsidiaries, agreed to pay $45 million over a five year period to the City of Rome, according to settlement documents released under Georgia’s Open Records Act Friday.
Seasons change, and the need for volunteers continues with changing seasons for Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries. The local non-profit organization welcomes individuals in search of volunteer opportunities over Spring Break and throughout the Summer.
While many animals remain “hidden” throughout the winter months, spring brings wildlife, including black bears, back into view. Make sure you are BearWise and know what to do when a bear makes an appearance this spring, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (GADNR WRD).
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 29, 2024:
National Vietnam War Veterans Day is today. It is a day set aside to honor the veterans of the Vietnam War that served the United States. The day was made official through the Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act of 2017 and signed into law by then-President Donald Trump.
A toddler injured in a dirt bike accident on Marsh Avenue in Trion continues to recover at a Chattanooga hospital. The two-year-old child was the passenger on a dirt bike being driven by a twelve-year-old and fell from the bike, sustaining serious injuries. The child was transported from the Chattooga County Emergency Room by LifeForce on Monday evening. Trion Police Chief David Gilleland told WZQZ News on Thursday evening that he spoke with the child’s mother, and the child’s condition is improving and is expected to be released from the hospital some time next week. Chief Gilleland added that the Trion Police Department is continuing their investigation into the accident.
The Trion Fire Department has scheduled their Fourth Annual Community Day for May. The event will feature inflatables, games, fire safety events, free smoke alarms and food. LifeForce will be on hand at the event, slated for May 18th. They are currently accepting vendors for the event. If you would like to be a vendor, you may contact the Trion Fire Department at 706-331-7784 or email trionfire@mvmills.com .
